Which of the following statements best supports the claim below?
Participation in arts programs can improve students' academic
performance in other subjects.

Music programs that provide one hour of daily exposure to different sounds and
rhythms can stimulate the brain

Many schools are cutting music programs to allow more funding for subjects
such as science and math, which are often viewed as
more academic.

Students who play musical instruments typically come from families that
encourage academic achievement.

On average, students who play a musical instrument have grade point averages
that are 10 percent higher than those of students who do not play instruments.